New Orleans once again center of Landrieu universeEven though it had been rumored for months, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu finally pulled the trigger recently on a major campaign shakeup that moved control over to a few Big Easy insiders. It sets the s...

Letter to the Editor:Dear Editor: President Obama has stated that, while he is not on the ballot, his polices are on the ballot. He has also hailed Mary Landrieu a strong supporter of his policies. This is supported by...

New highway taxes unlikely but more funds neededLouisiana’s secretary of transportation told a task force seeking ways to improve funding for state roads and bridges that the state “has made great strides” in recent years in upgrading infrastruc...

Political rock stars of the 6th DistrictEvery election cycle has its rock stars, those politicians who affect fawning followers like a modern-day Elvis or jump off drum sets to loud and blinding pyrotechnics. Save an example or two elsew...

Letter to the Editor:Dear Editor: This is in response to the letter to the editor about the promotion of Tri-Centennial Events. The Natchitoches Tri-Centennial Celebration is a huge success, involving citizens from eve...

Letter to the Editor:Dear Editor: For weeks I planned my birthday celebration around the Tri-Centennial Gala and Extravaganza Sept. 28. I altered plans to visit family out of town in order to attend the event. I was ve...

Vitter hasn’t forgotten about the SenateWhile he may be focused on running for governor in 2015, U.S. Sen. David Vitter of Metairie hasn't lost sight of his gig in D.C., which includes a possible chairmanship in the near future and raisi...